Long standing residents of Betley and local cricketers will be saddened to learn of the death of Gerald Cork.

For many years the Cork family, headed by Gerald and including future England player Dominic Cork, were very active in  Betley cricket. Cricket in Newcastle owes an enormous debt of gratitude to Gerald, in particular at Betley and Porthill Park.

Gerald had a well developed sense of humour, he was an entertaining companion. He was a committed Conservative, and was for some years a Conservative Councillor on Newcastle Borough Council. Humour was always present in political discussions with Gerald.